An area of low pressure could develop near Florida this week, bringing tropical downpours. What does this mean for your 4th of July weekend? WCBD Chief Meteorologist Rob Fowler joins Max Defender 8 Meteorologists Rebecca Barry and Juliana Mejia to break down your rain chances and look ahead to the rest of hurricane season. Tune in to Tracking the Tropics live Tuesdays at 12:30 ET/11:30 CT on WFLA.com and stay ahead of potential development with the Tracking the Tropics newsletter: https://nxslin...
Jul 01, 2025•25 min
Are the tropics showing signs of life? KARK Meteorologist Joel Young joins the Tracking the Tropics team to take a look at the first named storm, Tropical Storm Andrea, and what could be in store for the rest of the season. Tune in to Tracking the Tropics live Tuesdays at 12:30 ET/11:30 CT on WFLA.com and stay ahead of potential development with the Tracking the Tropics newsletter: https://nxslink.wfla.com/join/6sd/signup Listen on Spotify: https://sptfy.com/NPRc Listen on Apple Podcasts: https:...
Jun 24, 2025•26 min
All quiet in the Tropics? WBTW Meteorologist Hannah Rahner joins Tracking the Tropics as our team discusses the pleasant lack of activity and the Saharan dust that is settling across the Atlantic. Tune in to Tracking the Tropics live Tuesdays at 12:30 ET/11:30 CT on WFLA.com and stay ahead of potential development with the Tracking the Tropics newsletter: https://nxslink.wfla.com/join/6sd/signup Listen on Spotify: https://sptfy.com/NPRc Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3NgRDyO Stay up ...
Jun 17, 2025•27 min
What's it like flying into the eye of a storm? Hurricane Hunters risk their lives to collect crucial data that helps keep us safe. WIAT Meteorologist Alex Puckett joins Tracking the Tropics as our team hears from the Lakeland-based Hurricane Hunters about new technology that hopes to make forecasts even stronger. Tune in to Tracking the Tropics live Tuesdays at 12:30 ET/11:30 CT on WFLA.com and stay ahead of potential development with the Tracking the Tropics newsletter: https://nxslink.wfla.com...
Jun 10, 2025•28 min
In the season debut of Tracking the Tropics, Max Defender 8 meteorologists Rebecca Barry and Amanda Holly are joined by special guest Ed Bloodsworth, Chief Meteorologist of WKRG, to discuss the 2025 hurricane season, explain why a plume of Saharan dust is a good sign, and answer your questions live! Tune in to Tracking the Tropics live Tuesdays at 12:30 ET/11:30 CT on WFLA.com and stay ahead of potential development with the Tracking the Tropics newsletter: https://nxslink.wfla.com/join/6sd/sign...
Jun 03, 2025•27 min
On this edition of Tracking the Tropics, Max Defender 8 Meteorologist Rebecca Barry and WFLA Now's JB Biunno look back at this busy 2024 hurricane season, including historic impacts in Florida from back-to-back hurricanes. Did it measure up to predictions of a very active season? Tune in to Tracking the Tropics live Tuesdays at 12:30 ET/11:30 CT on WFLA.com and stay ahead of potential development with the Tracking the Tropics newsletter: https://nxslink.wfla.com/join/6sd/signup Listen on Spotify...
Nov 26, 2024•16 min
What's next for the 2024 hurricane season? With just over a week left until the season ends, the tropics appear to be winding down. KARK Meteorologist Joel Young joins our Tracking the Tropics team with what we can expect. Tune in to Tracking the Tropics live Tuesdays at 12:30 ET/11:30 CT on WFLA.com and stay ahead of potential development with the Tracking the Tropics newsletter: https://nxslink.wfla.com/join/6sd/signup Listen on Spotify: https://sptfy.com/NPRc Listen on Apple Podcasts: https:/...
Nov 19, 2024•14 min
A tropical system brewing in the Caribbean could impact Florida next week, models indicate. With the possibility of another storm impacting the hurricane-ravaged Gulf coast, WSNN Chief Meteorologist Justin Mosely joins WFLA meteorologist Amanda Holly and WFLA Now's JB Biunno to break down the models and answer viewer questions. LATEST: https://bit.ly/4eztNZS Tune in to Tracking the Tropics live Tuesdays at 12:30 ET/11:30 CT on WFLA.com and stay ahead of potential development with the Tracking th...
Nov 12, 2024•24 min
Tropical Storm Rafael is organizing to the south of Cuba with a forecast cone that takes the storm to hurricane strength in the Gulf of Mexico by the end of the week. WFLA Meteorologist Rebecca Barry and WFLA's JB Biunno break down the latest. Tune in to Tracking the Tropics live Tuesdays at 12:30 ET/11:30 CT on WFLA.com and stay ahead of potential development with the Tracking the Tropics newsletter: https://nxslink.wfla.com/join/6sd/signup Listen on Spotify: https://sptfy.com/NPRc Listen on Ap...
Nov 05, 2024•12 min
Tropical Storm Rafael formed in the Caribbean on Monday and is expected to move into the Gulf of Mexico as a hurricane. Our Tracking the Tropics team breaks down the latest track. UPDATES: https://bit.ly/40w0mV6 Tune in to Tracking the Tropics live Tuesdays at 12:30 ET/11:30 CT on WFLA.com and stay ahead of potential development with the Tracking the Tropics newsletter: https://nxslink.wfla.com/join/6sd/signup Listen on Spotify: https://sptfy.com/NPRc Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3...
Nov 04, 2024•17 min
A tropical depression could develop over the Caribbean Sea in the next few days, according to the National Hurricane Center. This disturbance has been the subject of recent social media chatter, with some wondering if it could impact the mainland U.S. around Election Day. WGNO Meteorologist Brantly Keiek joins the Tracking the Tropics team to break down the latest. READ MORE: https://bit.ly/4f05Xrb Tune in to Tracking the Tropics live Tuesdays at 12:30 ET/11:30 CT on WFLA.com and stay ahead of p...
Oct 29, 2024•18 min
After back-to-back hurricanes impacting Florida, the National Hurricane Center is monitoring two systems with a chance for development. Our Tracking the Tropics teams explains why there's hope for Floridians, thanks to oncoming cold fronts. Tune in to Tracking the Tropics live Tuesdays at 12:30 ET/11:30 CT on WFLA.com and stay ahead of potential development with the Tracking the Tropics newsletter: https://nxslink.wfla.com/join/6sd/signup Listen on Spotify: https://sptfy.com/NPRc Listen on Apple...
Oct 15, 2024•22 min
In their major 5 p.m. update, the NHC moved Hurricane Milton's track to the south. The Max Defender 8 Weather Team and WFLA Now's JB Biunno break down the new forecast track. MILTON UPDATES: https://bit.ly/3NeHgea REAL-TIME WOBBLE TRACKER: https://bit.ly/4eTG7V7 Tune in to Tracking the Tropics live Tuesdays at 12:30 ET/11:30 CT on WFLA.com and stay ahead of potential development with the Tracking the Tropics newsletter: https://nxslink.wfla.com/join/6sd/signup Listen on Spotify: https://sptfy.co...
Oct 08, 2024•2 hr 10 min
Hurricane Milton is making its northeastward turn toward Florida's Gulf Coast. Keeping an eye on WFLA's Real-Time Wobble Tracker, Max Defender 8 Chief Meteorologist Jeff Berardelli, Eric Stone and WFLA Now's JB Biunno analyze the latest NHC forecast update. MILTON UPDATES: https://bit.ly/3NeHgea Tune in to Tracking the Tropics live Tuesdays at 12:30 ET/11:30 CT on WFLA.com and stay ahead of potential development with the Tracking the Tropics newsletter: https://nxslink.wfla.com/join/6sd/signup L...
Oct 08, 2024•2 hr 3 min
All eyes are on Hurricane Milton as it makes its northeast turn toward Florida's Gulf Coast. With Tampa Bay in the potential path of the "extremely powerful" major hurricane, Max Defender 8 Meteorologist Eric Stone and WFLA Now's JB Biunno analyze the crucial 11 a.m. update from the National Hurricane Center. MILTON UPDATES: https://bit.ly/3NeHgea Tune in to Tracking the Tropics live Tuesdays at 12:30 ET/11:30 CT on WFLA.com and stay ahead of potential development with the Tracking the Tropics n...
Oct 08, 2024•1 hr 57 min
WFLA streamed a Special Edition of Tracking the Tropics with Chief Meteorologist Jeff Berardelli, Meteorologist Eric Stone, and WFLA Now’s JB Biunno on Sunday October 6, 2024. Visit WFLA.com or TrackingTheTropics.TV for the latest on the storms we're tracking. REPORT IT: WFLA.com/ReportIt
Oct 07, 2024•1 hr 30 min
Days after Hurricane Helene slammed the southeast, NHC forecasters are tracking a disturbance in the Caribbean, not far from where the storm formed. How strong could it become and where is it going to go? On this edition of Tracking the Tropics, our team breaks down what they know about the disturbance and where it could be headed. Tune in to Tracking the Tropics live Tuesdays at 12:30 ET/11:30 CT on WFLA.com and stay ahead of potential development with the Tracking the Tropics newsletter: https...
Oct 01, 2024•32 min
#HurricaneHelene has formed in the Caribbean. Our Tracking the Tropics team takes a look at the latest cone and models for as it makes the turn into the Gulf of Mexico and heads for Florida. Tune in to Tracking the Tropics live Tuesdays at 12:30 ET/11:30 CT on WFLA.com and stay ahead of potential development with the Tracking the Tropics newsletter: https://nxslink.wfla.com/join/6sd/signup Listen on Spotify: https://sptfy.com/NPRc Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3NgRDyO
Sep 25, 2024•57 min
WIAT meteorologist Alex Puckett joins Tracking the Tropics to break down the latest track for the newly formed #TropicalStormHelene, which is expected to slam Florida’s Gulf Coast as a major hurricane. Where is it headed and how strong will it get? Our Tracking the Tropics team has the latest. Tune in to Tracking the Tropics live Tuesdays at 12:30 ET/11:30 CT on WFLA.com and stay ahead of potential development with the Tracking the Tropics newsletter: https://nxslink.wfla.com/join/6sd/signup Lis...
Sep 24, 2024•1 hr 3 min
Models suggest Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine will impact Florida's Gulf Coast as a Category 2 hurricane. Where is the storm that will become Helene headed? Our Tracking the Tropics team breaks down the latest forecast track. Tune in to Tracking the Tropics live Tuesdays at 12:30 ET/11:30 CT on WFLA.com and stay ahead of potential development with the Tracking the Tropics newsletter: https://nxslink.wfla.com/join/6sd/signup Listen on Spotify: https://sptfy.com/NPRc Listen on Apple Podcasts: htt...
Sep 23, 2024•43 min
Tropical Storm Francine is nearing hurricane strength as it approaches the Gulf coast, prompting watches and warnings from Texas to Alabama. Our Tracking the Tropics team breaks down the threat for life-threatening storm surge and damaging winds, and takes a look at what's next to develop in the Atlantic. Tune in to Tracking the Tropics live Tuesdays at 12:30 ET/11:30 CT on WFLA.com and stay ahead of potential development with the Tracking the Tropics newsletter: https://nxslink.wfla.com/join/6s...
Sep 10, 2024•22 min
On this edition of Tracking the Tropics, WFLA meteorologists Amanda Holly and Rebecca Barry sit down for a conversation with Dr. Michael Brennan, Director of the National Hurricane Center, as we near peak hurricane season. Tune in to Tracking the Tropics live Tuesdays at 12:30 ET/11:30 CT on WFLA.com and stay ahead of potential development with the Tracking the Tropics newsletter: https://nxslink.wfla.com/join/6sd/signup Listen on Spotify: https://sptfy.com/NPRc Listen on Apple Podcasts: https:/...
Aug 27, 2024•27 min
Tropical Storm Ernesto is expected to become a hurricane by Wednesday. WOOD Chief Meteorologist Ellen Bacca joins the Tracking the Tropics team to discuss why it's expected to stay well off the U.S east coast. Plus, we take a look back at Hurricane Charley, which hit southwest Florida as a major storm 20 years ago.
Aug 13, 2024•25 min
As Tropical Storm Debby slams the southeast with tropical downpours, our Tracking the Tropics team takes a look at flooding in the Tampa Bay area. WKRG Meteorologist Grant Skinner joins WFLA Meteorologists Amanda Holly and Rebecca Barry and WFLA Now's JB Biunno for an aerial survey of the damage. Tune in to Tracking the Tropics live Tuesdays at 12:30 ET/1:30 CT on WFLA.com and stay ahead of potential development with the Tracking the Tropics newsletter: https://nxslink.wfla.com/join/6sd/signup L...
Aug 06, 2024•1 hr 14 min
The Tracking the Tropics team discusses the latest on Potential Tropical Cyclone 4. Tune in to Tracking the Tropics live Tuesdays at 12:30 ET/1:30 CT on WFLA.com and stay ahead of potential development with the Tracking the Tropics newsletter: https://nxslink.wfla.com/join/6sd/signup Listen on Spotify: https://sptfy.com/NPRc Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3NgRDyO
Aug 02, 2024•26 min
Are the tropics waking up? A tropical depression could form this week as a disturbance approaches the Caribbean. WPHL Meteorologist Monica Cryan joins WFLA Meteorologist Rebecca Barry to take a look at the latest models. Read more on WFLA: https://bit.ly/3yjvk71 Tune in to Tracking the Tropics live Tuesdays at 12:30 ET/1:30 CT on WFLA.com and stay ahead of potential development with the Tracking the Tropics newsletter: https://nxslink.wfla.com/join/6sd/signup Listen on Spotify: https://sptfy.com...
Jul 30, 2024•19 min
It's Tracking the Tropics... in space! NASA Astronaut Jeanette Epps joins WFLA's Amanda Holly, Rebecca Barry and JB Biunno from 250 miles above the Earth's surface to talk life in space and what the tropics are like from her point of view. Plus, we send your questions from social media all the way up to the International Space Station. Read more on WFLA: https://bit.ly/46fGbvk Tune in to Tracking the Tropics live Tuesdays at 12:30 ET/1:30 CT on WFLA.com and stay ahead of potential development wi...
Jul 23, 2024•24 min
Hurricane Beryl kicked off the season with a bang, but the tropics have since calmed down. WGNO Chief Meteorologist Hank Allen joins WFLA meteorologists Amanda Holly and Rebecca Barry to explain why, and when things will ramp up again. Tune in to Tracking the Tropics live Tuesdays at 12:30 ET/1:30 CT on WFLA.com and stay ahead of potential development with the Tracking the Tropics newsletter: https://nxslink.wfla.com/join/6sd/signup Listen on Spotify: https://sptfy.com/NPRc Listen on Apple Podca...
Jul 16, 2024•23 min
The Tropics are quiet, but for how long? KARK Meteorologist Joel Young joins WFLA Meteorologists Amanda Holly and Rebecca Barry to break down the latest Colorado State University forecast for this projected "extremely active" hurricane season. Plus, the historic storm Beryl, once a powerful Category 5 hurricane, weakens over the inland U.S. Tune in to Tracking the Tropics live Tuesdays at 12:30 ET/1:30 CT on WFLA.com and stay ahead of potential development with the Tracking the Tropics newslette...
Jul 09, 2024•23 min
The latest tracks from the NHC show #TropicalStormBeryl curving north and restrengthening before slamming into the Texas coast as a hurricane in the coming days. WFLA meteorologist Rebecca Barry and KVEO meteorologist Brianna Medina break down the latest track and discuss potential impacts for the Lone Star State. Tune in to Tracking the Tropics Tuesdays at 12:30 ET/1:30 CT on WFLA.com and stay ahead of potential development with the Tracking the Tropics newsletter: https://nxslink.wfla.com/join...
Jul 05, 2024•29 min
